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Arrests at Arizona Student Walkouts After Armed Confrontation as Police Seek SUV Driver

Police pledge support for peaceful assembly during ongoing investigations.

Overview

  • Chandler police say a masked man carrying a handgun confronted Hamilton High demonstrators, was found to have committed no crime, and left with a police escort.
  • A teenage girl was detained in Chandler on suspicion of assault and disorderly conduct after officers saw her throw a water bottle at the masked man, who indicated he would press charges.
  • Investigators are searching for the driver of a white SUV that pushed through a crowd during the Chandler march, and they asked the public to share tips with the department.
  • Mesa police detained two Poston Junior High students accused of throwing items at officers, with one girl booked into juvenile detention on an aggravated assault charge and another referred to juvenile court.
  • Officials across departments said they support peaceful demonstrations and will act against reckless driving and object-throwing that endangers participants and officers.